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Allegheny County
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Welcome to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Guide's Allegheny County Portal Page. The intention of this page is to provide a comprehensive list of links to attractions, historical sites and events within Allegheny County, PA. Also included in the list are links to information relating to historical information and folklore to provide more insight about the region.

This list has been compiled to allow you to quickly find related information within a very small regional area. The county is broken up into several subareas, based on geography and cohesion. Note that the column headers are sortable by clicking... this allows you to group the data to quickly find what you are looking for and to discover some new gems in the area as well. This is something that neither larger search engines or local sites have done effectively. Enjoy your browsing and be sure to bookmark for future use!

Allegheny County lies at the heart of the southwestern Pennsylvania region due to Pittsburgh’s location in the central part of the county. The majority of the remainder of the county is suburban except for some less populated areas to the north and west. The county is known for its three rivers: the Allegheny and Monongahela forming the Ohio at Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh. The presence of these rivers, along with an ample supply of coal and iron, allowed the region to prosper as the world leader in Steel and other related industries. Today these communities struggle with the loss of industry, but boast a strong sense of unity and heritage. Many of the county’s historic and cultural resources lie quietly within these communities, such as the Rachael Carson Homestead in Springdale and the Tour-Ed Mine & Museum in Tarentum. In some cases, industrial brownfields have been redeveloped into successful commercial developments, such as the Waterfront in Homestead.

Allegheny County offers a diverse array of entertainment, dining and cultural arts in and around the City of Pittsburgh. The county maintains nine parks scattered throughout which offer a multitude of outdoor opportunities, along with two state parks and four Pittsburgh parks. There are also an abundance of museums, historic sites and historic structures in Allegheny County for visitors to discover as well.


1. West Allegheny
2. Ohio Valley
3. South Hills
4. North Hills
5. Pittsburgh
6. Monongahela Valley
7. East Allegheny
8. Allegheny Valley
9. Northeast Allegheny
 

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 Featured Listings
  Name Region Location Category Subcategory
13 Bends Upper Monongahela Valley Coultersville / White Oak Local Flavor & Folklore Hauntings
Blue Mist Road - North Park North Hills North Park Local Flavor & Folklore Hauntings
Gravity Hill - North Park North Hills North Park Local Flavor & Folklore Hauntings
Green Man's Tunnel - South Park South Hills South Park Local Flavor & Folklore Hauntings
Pittsburgh International Children's Theater Eastern Allegheny Attractions Family
Pittsburgh International Children's Theater South Hills Attractions Family
Pittsburgh International Children's Theater Western Allegheny Attractions Family
Tour-Ed Mine & Museum Allegheny Valley Tarentum Historic & Heritage Sites Museums
Waterfront Town Center Upper Monongahela Valley Homestead Attractions Shopping (Gifts / Specialty)
Kennywood Park Upper Monongahela Valley West Mifflin / Duquesne Attractions Family
Sandcastle Water Park Upper Monongahela Valley Pittsburgh (Hays) Attractions Family
Allegheny Island State Park Allegheny Valley Harmar Twp. Attractions Parks

 Attractions, History & Folklore
  Name Region Location Category Subcategory
13 Bends Upper Monongahela Valley Coultersville / White Oak Local Flavor & Folklore Hauntings
Airport Ice Arena Western Allegheny Attractions Skating
AMC Loews Waterfront 22 Upper Monongahela Valley West Homestead Attractions Movie Theaters
AMF Mt. Lebanon Lanes South Hills Mt. Lebanon Attractions Bowling
AMF Noble Manor Lanes Western Allegheny Crafton Attractions Bowling
Blade Runners Ice Rinks Allegheny Valley Attractions Skating
Blade Runners Ice Rinks North Hills Attractions Skating
Blade Runners Ice Rinks South Hills Attractions Skating
Blue Mist Road - North Park North Hills North Park Local Flavor & Folklore Hauntings
Bon Air Golf Club Western Allegheny Attractions Golf Courses
Boyce Park Eastern Allegheny Attractions Parks
Butler's Golf Course Upper Monongahela Valley Attractions Golf Courses
Carmike 10 - Pittsburgh (South Hills Village) South Hills Bethel Park Attractions Movie Theaters
Carmike Galleria 6 South Hills Mount Lebanon Attractions Movie Theaters
Carmike Maxi Saver 12 Upper Monongahela Valley West Mifflin Attractions Movie Theaters
Carmike Southland 9 South Hills Pleasant Hills Attractions Movie Theaters
Caste Village South Hills Attractions Shopping (Mainstream)
Century 3 Mall Upper Monongahela Valley Attractions Shopping (Mainstream)
Chartiers Nature Conservancy Western Allegheny Attractions Outdoors
Cinemark 18 - Pittsburgh Mills Mall Allegheny Valley Cheswick Attractions Movie Theaters
Cinemark 18 - Pittsburgh Mills Mall Allegheny Valley Tarentum Attractions Movie Theaters
Corvette Tunnel - South Park South Hills South Park Local Flavor & Folklore Hauntings
Deer Lakes Park Northeastern Allegheny Attractions Parks
Dependable Drive-In Western Allegheny Moon Township Attractions Movie Theaters
Depreciation Lands Museum North Hills Historic & Heritage Sites Museums
Destinta Theatres - Chartiers Valley 20 South Hills Bridgeville Attractions Movie Theaters
Destinta Theatres - Plaza East 22 Upper Monongahela Valley North Versailles Attractions Movie Theaters
Dixmont State Hospital / Mental Institution Ohio Valley Emsworth Local Flavor & Folklore Hauntings
Dormont Library's Ghostly Librarian South Hills Dormont Local Flavor & Folklore Hauntings
Eclectic Art and Objects Gallery Ohio Valley Attractions Cultural
George Westinghouse Museum Upper Monongahela Valley Historic & Heritage Sites Museums
Grand View Golf Club Upper Monongahela Valley Attractions Golf Courses
Gravity Hill - North Park North Hills North Park Local Flavor & Folklore Hauntings
Green Man's Tunnel - South Park South Hills South Park Local Flavor & Folklore Hauntings
Green Tree Nature Reserve South Hills Attractions Outdoors
Harrison Hills Park Northeastern Allegheny Attractions Parks
Hartwood Acres North Hills Attractions Parks
Heidelberg Antique Mall Western Allegheny Historic & Heritage Sites Antiques
Historic Burtner House Allegheny Valley Historic & Heritage Sites Buildings & Structures
Historic Old Saint Lukes Church South Hills Historic & Heritage Sites Buildings & Structures
Hollywood Theater South Hills Dormont Attractions Movie Theaters
Island Sports Center (Neville) Ohio Valley Attractions Skating
Kane Road Drive-In Theatre Western Allegheny Hopewell Attractions Movie Theaters
Kean Theatre - Main Stage Performances (St. Barnabas) North Hills Attractions Cultural
Ladbroke's Off Track Betting Allegheny Valley Attractions Racing (Harness)
Ladbroke's Off Track Betting Upper Monongahela Valley Attractions Racing (Harness)
Ladbroke's Off Track Betting Western Allegheny Attractions Racing (Harness)
Laser Storm (Laser Tag) North Hills Attractions Family
McKees Rocks Indian Burial Ground Ohio Valley McKees Rocks Local Flavor & Folklore Hauntings
McKeesport Heritage Center Upper Monongahela Valley Historic & Heritage Sites Historical / Hetitage Center
Model Railroad Museum North Hills Historic & Heritage Sites Museums
Monroeville Mall Eastern Allegheny Attractions Shopping (Mainstream)
Mt. Lebanon Golf Course South Hills Attractions Golf Courses
Mt. Lebanon Ice & Swim Center South Hills Attractions Skating
North Park North Hills Attractions Parks
North Park Driving Range North Hills Attractions Golf Courses
Northway Mall North Hills Attractions Shopping (Mainstream)
Oaks Cinema Allegheny Valley Oakmont Attractions Movie Theaters
Ohio Valley Bike Route Ohio Valley Attractions Outdoors
Orr's Blockhouse Allegheny Valley Historic & Heritage Sites Buildings & Structures
Parkway Center Mall South Hills Attractions Shopping (Mainstream)
Penn Hills Cinema Eastern Allegheny Penn Hills Attractions Movie Theaters
Pittsburgh Air Mall Western Allegheny Attractions Shopping (Mainstream)
Pittsburgh International Children's Theater Eastern Allegheny Attractions Family
Pittsburgh International Children's Theater South Hills Attractions Family
Pittsburgh International Children's Theater Western Allegheny Attractions Family
Pittsburgh North Golf Course North Hills Attractions Golf Courses
Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway Western Allegheny Attractions Racing (Auto)
Putt-Putt Miniature Golf Eastern Allegheny Attractions Family
Pyramid Monument North Hills North Hills Local Flavor & Folklore Hauntings
Rave Cinemas Pittsburgh North 11 North Hills McCandless Attractions Movie Theaters
Regent Square Theatre Upper Monongahela Valley Edgewood Attractions Movie Theaters
Riverview Golf Course Upper Monongahela Valley Attractions Golf Courses
Robin Hill Cultural & Environmental Center Western Allegheny Attractions Cultural
Romp 'N Roll Skating North Hills Attractions Skating
Ross Park Mall North Hills Attractions Shopping (Mainstream)
Round Hill Park & Farm Upper Monongahela Valley Attractions Parks
Settlers Cabin Park Western Allegheny Attractions Parks
Seven Springs Golf Course Upper Monongahela Valley Attractions Golf Courses
Soergel's Orchards & Farm Market North Hills Attractions Farms / Farm Markets
South Hills Village Mall South Hills Attractions Shopping (Mainstream)
South Park South Hills Attractions Parks
South Pike Cinemas Northeastern Allegheny Sarver Attractions Movie Theaters
Splash Watersports Scuba / Snorkeling Center South Hills Attractions Outdoors
The Deacon of The Depreciating Lands Museum North Hills Hampton Local Flavor & Folklore Hauntings
The Indian Spring North Hills North Hills Local Flavor & Folklore Hauntings
The John Butler House Bed & Breakfast Upper Monongahela Valley Historic & Heritage Sites Buildings & Structures
The Millvale Apparition at St. Nicholas Church Allegheny Valley Millvale Local Flavor & Folklore Hauntings
Tour-Ed Mine & Museum Allegheny Valley Tarentum Historic & Heritage Sites Museums
Triple B Farms Upper Monongahela Valley Attractions Farms / Farm Markets
Walkin' Rosie of Restland Cemetery Eastern Allegheny Monroeville Local Flavor & Folklore Hauntings
Waterfront Town Center Upper Monongahela Valley Homestead Attractions Shopping (Gifts / Specialty)
Waterworks Cinemas Allegheny Valley O'Hara Twp Attractions Movie Theaters
White Oak Park Upper Monongahela Valley Attractions Parks
Wildwood Highlands North Hills Attractions Family
Kennywood Park Upper Monongahela Valley West Mifflin / Duquesne Attractions Family
Sandcastle Water Park Upper Monongahela Valley Pittsburgh (Hays) Attractions Family
Allegheny Island State Park Allegheny Valley Harmar Twp. Attractions Parks
Montour Trail Upper Monongahela Valley Attractions Outdoors
Montour Trail Western Allegheny Attractions Outdoors
Montour Trail South Hills Attractions Outdoors
Pittsburgh Harlequins Rugby Northeastern Allegheny Attractions Sporting Events
Pittsburgh Riverhounds (A-League Soccer) - Official Site South Hills Attractions Sporting Events
Steel Valley Trail Upper Monongahela Valley Attractions Outdoors
Yough River Trail Upper Monongahela Valley McKeesport Attractions Outdoors
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve Northeastern Allegheny Attractions Outdoors
Oliver Miller Homestead South Hills Historic & Heritage Sites Buildings & Structures
Janoski's Farm Market Western Allegheny Attractions Farms / Farm Markets
Shenot's Farm Market North Hills Attractions Farms / Farm Markets

 Local Events
  Name Region Location When
Allegheny County Fair Allegheny County 06 - June
Castle Shannon VFD Carnival Allegheny County 07 - July
Creatures of the Night (Beechwood Farms) Allegheny County 10 - October
EQT Three Rivers Pittsburgh Regatta Allegheny County 08 - August
First Night Pittsburgh Allegheny County 12 - December
Great Miniature Railroad & Village Allegheny County 12 - December
Greek Food Festival Allegheny County 08 - August
Pedal Pittsburgh Allegheny County 05 - May
Pittsburgh Folk Festival Allegheny County 05 - May
Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show Allegheny County 03 - March
Pittsburgh Irish Festival Allegheny County 09 - September
Pittsburgh Marathon and 10K Allegheny County 05 - May
Pittsburgh New Works Festival Allegheny County 09 - September
Pittsburgh's Light Up Night Allegheny County 11 - November
Ringling Bros. / Barnum & Bailey Circus Allegheny County 11 - November
Shadyside Arts Festival Allegheny County 08 - August
South Park Rib & Wing Challenge Allegheny County 09 - September
Tarentum Festival Allegheny County 06 - June
The Scarehouse (Etna) Allegheny County 10 - October
Three Rivers Arts Festival Allegheny County 06 - June
Wings Over Pittsburgh Allegheny County 09 - September

 General Information
  Name Region Location
Pittsburgh International Airport Western Allegheny

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